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Poor performance can lead to serious and expensive problems for your vehicle. Find out what they are now before it is too late.

Spark Plug Health - Is Directly Linked, To Your Engine Performance
Ignition System

Spark Plug Health – Is Directly Linked, To Your Engine Performance

02/19/2023

Spark plug health, on today’s engines is very important, and if ignored, can cause serious problems. So, it stands to reason that, weak or bad spark plugs, are a big cause of concern. Spark plug health […]

Engine Misfires - Learn What Can Cause Them, And The Damage
Engine Damage

Engine Misfires – Learn What Can Cause Them, And The Damage

02/12/2023

Engine misfires, can cause the driver to feel, a jerking motion while driving. Furthermore, engine misfires can happen, constantly or intermittently. Usually, the engine stumbles for a moment and then regains its pace. But, just […]

Engine Misfire Issues - Causes, Symptoms And Potential Damage
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Engine Misfire Issues – Causes, Symptoms And Potential Damage

02/06/2023

Engine misfire issues, will always cause your engine performance to suffer. Because, they affect fuel economy, emissions and idle quality. In addition, when a misfiring vehicle, is subjected to an emissions test, it will usually fail. […]

Spark Plug Color - Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine
Ignition System

Spark Plug Color – Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine

01/24/2023

A visual inspection of the spark plug color, will display symptoms and conditions, of what’s happening, inside your engine. So, the experienced technician, can analyze the spark plug color. Consequently, tracking down, the root cause […]

Engine Misfire - Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines
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Engine Misfire – Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines

01/23/2023

Engine Misfire or Rough Engine Idle on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L is becoming, more common and getting harder to diagnose. Because, GM V8 engines are very prone, to a rough idle and engine misfire when […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Car's Performance
Cooling Heating

Engine Thermostat Problems – Will Affect Your Car’s Performance

01/22/2023

Almost all engine thermostat problems, will have some effect, on your car’s performance. The thermostats purpose, is to keep the engine at its, proper operating temperature. So, the engine thermostat, is just a simple valve. […]

High Engine Idle - What Can Cause It - Narrow Down The Sources
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High Engine Idle – What Can Cause It – Narrow Down The Sources

01/11/2023

So, what can cause, abnormally high engine idle speeds. Dealing with idle issues, can be quite frustrating, until you identify the cause of the problem. Once you do that, figuring out the correct solution to […]

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) - Function - Failure Symptoms - Testing
Car Sensors

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) – Function – Failure Symptoms – Testing

10/24/2022

So, the idle air control valve (IAC), is responsible for managing the engine’s idle speed. Most importantly, the idle air control valve (IAC), is a major management component of the engine. Therefore, decreasing or increasing […]

Engine Surging - Engine Looses (RPM), Then, Suddenly Regains It
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Engine Surging – Engine Looses (RPM), Then, Suddenly Regains It

10/16/2022

Engine surging, will cause the engine to momentarily lose (rpms), but then, suddenly regains normal engine speed. Engine surging, can affect drivability but, can also cause error codes to appear in your, OBD-II system. Furthermore, […]

Engine Hesitation - What Is It - What Can Cause It - Diagnosing It
Car Sensors

Engine Hesitation – What Is It – What Can Cause It – Diagnosing It

08/27/2022

Engine hesitation, can make your vehicle seem like, its bogging down, misfiring or stumbling, when you hit the gas pedal. So, when you step on the gas, it will feel like, the power has been […]

Mechanical Engine Misfires - What Are They - How To Find Them
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Mechanical Engine Misfires – What Are They – How To Find Them

08/26/2022

Mechanical engine misfires, will not go away by themselves and will only get worse over time. So, mechanical engine misfires, can be serious enough to cause, noticeable vibrations or even engine backfires. Unlike air to fuel […]

New Spark Plugs, Improve Engine Performance And Efficiency
Ignition System

New Spark Plugs, Improve Engine Performance And Efficiency

07/24/2022

New spark plugs, need to be installed because, spark plugs, do NOT last forever. One thing to keep in mind, with respect to performance claims is that, spark plugs create horsepower. That is false. Consequently, […]

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